Improving access to medicines in primary care: nurse prescribing in Poland (2020)

The year 2016 witnessed the introduction of nurse prescribing in Poland. The purpose of the implemented changes was to improve patient care by reducing interruptions in treatment, reducing duplication of treatment, increasing accessibility for patients and improving health system performance.

This case study is part of a series of case studies looking at how Member States are developing new roles for nurses working in primary care in order to address changing population health needs. The case studies are intended to inspire and support policy-makers, instructors, managers and clinicians to recognize and strengthen the contributions of nurses in strengthening health systems.